Sr Prin Network Engineer

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

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This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

The Senior Principal Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing advanced network infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments. This role serves as a key technical leader, ensuring network security, reliability, scalability, and performance in support of organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in enterprise networking, cloud networking, network security, and automation. This role will also mentor engineers, lead strategic network initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance network capabilities and overall performance.

• Design, implement, operate, and maintain enterprise networks, including LAN, WLAN, and WAN environments, ensuring scalability, resilience, and reliability across on-premises and cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Stay informed of emerging networking technologies, industry trends, and security threats, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize and future-proof network infrastructure.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including network configurations, operational procedures, architectural designs, troubleshooting guides, and project plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and address network requirements, providing technical guidance and support as needed.
• Develop and implement network automation strategies using Terraform, Ansible, Python, or Power Shell to improve operational efficiency, security, consistency, and scalability.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve critical network issues, provide Tier 3 escalation support, and lead root cause analysis to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and professional development.
• Develop and document network architectures, operational procedures, standards, and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong strategic thinking and technical leadership capabilities, with demonstrated experience leading large-scale networking initiatives and influencing key stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex networking concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide engineers while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance business…